Paramount Plus is officially delivering high-stakes espionage with the return of Taylor Sheridan’s hit CIA thriller Lioness Season 3, which began rolling out weekly episodes on Sunday, August 2, in the US, bringing Zoe Saldaña’s undercover battle against global terror directly to her home front.
Departing from Taylor Sheridan’s typical Yellowstone universe, this intense, female-led action series features Oscar winners Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, both of whom also serve as executive producers for the counter-terrorism drama.
The Stakes Escalate in the Undercover War on Terror
The third season continues the high-octane journey of Joe McNamara (Saldaña) as she operates within the CIA’s highly secretive Lioness program. Acting as the tip of the spear in America’s war on terror, Joe’s missions scale global heights. Back in Washington, D.C., her commanding supervisors Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly) manage the complex operations directly from the Situation Room. However, the battlefield shifts dramatically this season as the violence of her profession finally follows her home.
Alongside Saldaña, Kidman, and Kelly, the powerhouse ensemble cast features Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Genesis Rodriguez, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, Hannah Love Lanier, and Ian Bohen.
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Where to Stream Lioness Season 3
Paramount Plus remains the exclusive streaming destination for Lioness. For viewers in the United States, new episodes premiere weekly every Sunday, leading up to the season finale on September 20.
Complete Lioness Season 3 Episode Release Schedule
Episode 1: “The Spider and the Fly” – Sunday, Aug. 2
Episode 2: “No Sorrow Like the Survivor” – Sunday, Aug. 9
Episode 3: “The Bear Is Infected” – Sunday, Aug. 16
Episode 4: “Murder Hornets” – Sunday, Aug. 23
Episode 5: “The Idiot Army” – Sunday, Aug. 30
Episode 6: “Sugar Land” – Sunday, Sept. 6
Episode 7: TBD – Sunday, Sept. 13
Episode 8: “The Unravelling” – Sunday, Sept. 20
To watch the series, viewers can choose between two main subscription tiers. The Paramount Plus Essential plan features ad-supported streaming for $9 per month, while the premium Paramount Plus with Showtime plan offers a mostly ad-free experience for $14 per month.
How to Watch Lioness Season 3 From Anywhere
If you are traveling internationally and want to keep up with the series, utilizing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can secure your streaming experience. A VPN encrypts your web traffic, prevents internet service providers from throttling your bandwidth, and adds a crucial layer of security when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks in hotels or airports.
Using a VPN is entirely legal in countries like the United States and Canada for personal privacy and cybersecurity. However, some streaming platforms restrict VPN access to enforce regional licensing agreements. Before utilizing a VPN to stream content, consult the specific platform’s terms of service to ensure full compliance.
To use a VPN, simply download the application from a trusted provider, follow the installation prompts, and connect through a secure server. Because certain streaming services may block active VPN connections, verifying your platform’s compatibility beforehand is highly recommended.